Inter takes lead against Juventus with Di Marco’s goal in Australian pre-season clash

Federico Di Marco found the back of the net in the 54th minute to hand Inter Milan the lead against eternal rivals Juventus, continuing a pre-season tour in Australia that has offered plenty of drama but zero decisive results.

The goal, assisted by midfielder Nicolò Barella, briefly separated the two sides in a match that ultimately ended 1-1 after Christopher Nkunku equalized for Juventus at Optus Stadium in Perth.

A tale of two halves in Perth

The 1-1 scoreline means Inter have now drawn both of their matches on the Australian tour, having played AC Milan to an identical result on August 5 at the same venue.

The bigger picture in Australia

This fixture was part of a three-match pre-season series featuring some of Italy’s most storied clubs, staged roughly 14,000 kilometers from Serie A’s home turf.

With the 2026-27 Serie A season approximately three weeks away, both Inter and Juventus are using these fixtures to fine-tune their tactical setups and evaluate squad depth. Rotations have been heavy across both camps, with managers cycling through their rosters to assess who’s ready for competitive action and who still needs work.

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